Las Vegas Rental Assistance: Clark County Social Service, Eviction Diversion, and More

Las Vegas rental assistance at a glance

The pandemic CARES Housing Assistance Program (CHAP) ended with federal ERA funding; the U.S. Treasury states that the ERA2 period of performance closed September 30, 2025, on its ERA page. In 2025 the Legislature passed AB 475, which, as the Nevada Current reported in June 2026, added $21 million for eviction diversion and rental assistance, with $15 million to Clark County, money advocates expect to run out before its September 2027 deadline.

How Clark County Social Service rent help works

Clark County Social Service’s housing expense assistance page, checked October 29, 2026, describes Financial Assistance Services for housing and housing-related costs. A household of one may be eligible for up to $400 a month, plus $135 a month for each additional household member, so a household of three could get up to $670. A household can get this help once every 12 months, unless the county finds a barrier to employment or the person has a disability under Social Security’s rules. Help is paid by check, made out to you or to your landlord or mortgage company. Apply in person at one of the county’s four Social Service offices, by fax to 702-455-6260, or by mail to 1600 Pinto Lane, Las Vegas, NV 89106; English and Spanish applications are on the page. Questions go to 702-455-4270, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Older guides, including an earlier version of this one, described a Clark County eviction prevention program paying up to five months of back rent at 60% of area median income. The county’s page no longer describes that program, so rely on the amounts above and ask the county which programs are open when you call. Because $400 plus $135 per person may not cover a full Las Vegas rent, plan to combine it with other help below.

Who qualifies for the Eviction Diversion Program?

The Legal Aid Center of Southern Nevada explains on its rental assistance page that, beginning February 2, 2026, the Eviction Diversion Program, a collaboration of Legal Aid, Clark County, and the Las Vegas-area justice courts, provides rental assistance to seniors age 62 or older and people receiving SSI due to a disability who face eviction for nonpayment and file a tenant’s answer on time. Eligible tenants are automatically diverted into the program, are contacted for an appointment with Clark County Social Service to see if rental assistance is available, and can get free legal representation. There is no separate sign-up, but you must keep the county appointment. Legal Aid lists the Las Vegas, Henderson, and North Las Vegas justice courts as partners.

Other help in Southern Nevada

• Economic Opportunity Board of Clark County: has paid one month of rent and/or utilities for households under 200% of poverty with a valid Nevada ID who are no more than one month behind; in February 2026 it placed a temporary hold while funding agreements were formalized. Call 702-445-7105 for current status.
• Energy help: Nevada’s Energy Assistance Program, run by the Division of Welfare and Supportive Services, helps with heating and cooling bills; see our Nevada utility relief guide.
• SNAP and TANF through Nevada DWSS (Access Nevada); estimate SNAP with our SNAP calculator.
• Charities: Catholic Charities of Southern Nevada, the Salvation Army, and HELP of Southern Nevada; dial 211.
• Coordinated entry: the Southern Nevada Homelessness Continuum of Care for shelter and rapid re-housing; HUD Exchange lists prevention and rapid re-housing among ESG’s uses in its program requirements.

What you must do after an eviction notice

1. Do not ignore it. Nevada’s summary eviction process starts with a 7-judicial-day notice to pay rent or quit. According to the Civil Law Self-Help Center, you have until the close of business on the seventh judicial day after service, not counting weekends and legal holidays, to file a tenant’s affidavit (answer) with the justice court.
2. File the answer electronically. Las Vegas Justice Court requires e-filing; the Self-Help Center points tenants to lacsn.org/efile (choose “Summary Eviction: Tenant’s Answer”; you need an email address). Filing on time is how seniors and SSI recipients enter the Eviction Diversion Program.
3. Apply for rental assistance at the same time. Legal Aid warns that you can be evicted with a pending rental assistance application.
4. Call Legal Aid Center of Southern Nevada for free advice and representation.

How to apply, step by step

1. Gather: lease, any eviction notice, Nevada ID, proof of income, and landlord contact information; ask the county what else to bring.
2. Apply to Clark County Social Service for housing expense assistance in person, by fax (702-455-6260), or by mail; call 702-455-4270 with questions.
3. File your tenant’s answer on time at lacsn.org/efile; if you are 62+ or on SSI, this routes you to the Eviction Diversion Program.
4. Call EOB (702-445-7105) and 211 for other funds.
5. Apply for SNAP, Medicaid, and energy help through Access Nevada to free up money for rent.

For more specifics, see our guides on Nevada rent relief and Nevada assistance programs.

Related guides

• Nevada hardship programs
• Programs that help pay rent
• Salvation Army rental assistance
• Catholic Charities rental assistance

Frequently asked questions

This guide is general information, not legal advice, and not an application. Funding changes quickly; confirm with Clark County or Legal Aid. National Relief Program is an independent website, not a government agency.